hold court

tenere banco

Attirare un gruppo di ascoltatori e parlare più degli altri.

In inglese semplice: To attract a group of listeners and do most of the talking.

• Grandpa held court after dinner.
• She was holding court at a corner table.
• He loves to hold court while everyone listens to his stories.

Sinonimi: dominate the conversation, be the center of attention

Espressioni comuni: hold court at dinner, hold court with friends

tenere un'udienza

Per un giudice o tribunale, svolgere un processo o un’altra udienza.

In inglese semplice: For a judge or court to conduct a trial or another legal hearing.

• The judge holds court on Mondays.
• They held court in a temporary building.
• Will the magistrate hold court here tomorrow?

Sinonimi: conduct a hearing, hear cases

Espressioni comuni: hold court tomorrow, hold court in public

tenere corte

Per un sovrano, presiedere un incontro ufficiale per ricevere ospiti o discutere affari di Stato.

In inglese semplice: For a ruler to lead a formal gathering where guests attend or state matters are discussed.

• The queen held court that morning.
• The king used to hold court in the great hall.
• Ambassadors waited while the emperor held court.

Sinonimi: receive courtiers

Espressioni comuni: hold court daily, hold court at home